You would think that charging your iPhone is as simple as plugging it into a power source, and for the most part yeah that’s true — but not always. If you’re in a rush and need your phone to charge as quickly as possible, you need to take certain things into account, like where your phone is being plugged in, what settings are enabled (or disabled) and what kind of charger you’re using.
If not, you might end up with an iPhone that’s barely charged, and before you know it, it’ll die when you need it most.
In the guide below, we’ll show you nine tips and tricks that can help you charge your iPhone as quickly as possible for when you’re in a hurry. Here’s what you need to know.
If you’re on the go and need to charge your iPhone, check out Apple’s MagSafe portable battery pack for the iPhone and this list of the best power banks in 2023.
Stop using that super old charger
The quickest way to charge your iPhone is with a fast charger: a 20-watt power adapter with a USB-C to Lightning cable. As long as you own an iPhone 8 or later, you can fast-charge your phone from dead back up to around 50% battery in about 30 minutes. If you have an hour to spare, you can fully charge it. Even just 10 minutes of fast charging can boost your battery by double digits, so if you’re short on time, always go for the fast charger option.
Apple no longer provides power adapters when you buy a new phone, only the cable, but you can purchase Apple’s 20-watt power adapter from Apple and Amazon. According to Apple, you can also use other compatible fast-charging power bricks, but you’ll need at least a 20-watt brick to fast-charge an iPhone 12 and later.
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